Mercedes A class 2012 vs Mercedes B class 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.56 m | |
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Mercedes A class is smaller. Mercedes A class is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1157 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 147 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 390 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 2`025 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`475 kg | 1`505 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 520 kg | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 5800 | |
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